AROUND THE ItaliaN LAKES ♦ ♦ E S TABLISHED 1984 LAKE COMO LAKE MAGGIORE LAKE Orta SWITZERLAND UNESCO PALACE HOTEL World Heritage Site o m Air Routing o C e k a re L BELLAGIO Borromean io g Islands g Villa del a Balbianello STRESA M e LakeOrta k a Sacro Monte L COMO di Orta ITALY VENICE VERONA A dr iat ic M Sea MILAN ed ite S rra ea nean MAY 26 TO JUNE 3, 2018 ◆◆ Classic belle-époque hotel ITINERARY* ◆◆ In the heart of charming Como, adjacent to the pedestrian zone Como, Bellagio, Borromean Islands, Sacro Monte di Orta ◆◆ Superb views from the outdoor terrace lounge ◆◆ Beautiful landscaped gardens 1 Depart the U.S. ◆◆ Traditional northern Italian ambiance 2 Milan, Italy/Como ◆◆ Exceptional service 3 Como ◆◆ Just a short water taxi ride to other sites on 4 Lake Maggiore/Borromean Islands/Stresa Lake Como 5 Milan ◆◆ Authentic northern Italian cuisine 6 Lake Como/Villa del Balbianello/Bellagio ◆◆ Refurbished rooms, hotel under 7 Lake Orta/San Giulio Island/Sacro Monte di Orta new management 8 Como 9 Como/Milan/Return to the U.S. mmerse yourself in the true essence of life in northern IItaly’s fabled Lake District for one full week, with charming accommodations in the PALACE HOTEL in the heart of lovely Como. Cruise by private boat on Lake Como, Lake Maggiore and Lake Orta. Excursions feature Bellagio, Villa del Balbianello, Stresa, the Borromean Islands and the Sacro Monte di Orta. Visit Milan’s Duomo and Teatro alla Scala and see Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper. Enriching lectures and the exclusive VILLAGE LIFE® FORUM with local residents bring personal perspectives of the region’s modern life and cultural heritage. Verona and Venice Post-Program Option. *Itinerary is subject to change. The legendary Villa del Balbianello has one of the most beautiful and dramatic settings in all of Italy on the shores of Lake Como, surrounded by Alpine peaks. ® VILLAGE LIFE AROUND THE ItaliaN LAKES I N C LUDED F EATURE S IN COMO ◆◆ Seven nights in the charming PALACE HOTEL on the shore of southern Lake Como. ◆◆ Full buffet breakfast each morning. ◆◆ Three dinners in the hotel and one dinner in a traditional restaurant, featuring northern Italian specialties with Italian wine. ◆◆ Welcome Reception in the hotel. LOCAL EXPERT-GUIDED EXCURSIONS ◆◆ Walking tour of Old Como. Verona ◆◆Venice ◆◆ Spectacular, full-day scenic tour of POST-PROGRAM OPTION Lake Maggiore, featuring a private cruise A culturally vibrant Roman and medieval of the Borromean Islands. trading center, Verona is the legendary ◆◆ Full-day excursion to Milan to visit ◆◆ Opportunities to savor northern Italy’s the world-famous Teatro alla Scala, traditional cuisine during included setting for Shakespeare’s timeless tale of the exquisite Duomo and UNESCO World meals and on your own. romance and tragedy, Romeo and Juliet. Heritage-designated Santa Maria delle ◆◆ Occasion to interact with locals and Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Grazie, with a specially arranged viewing immerse yourself in Lombardy life. site, the town is renowned for its well- of Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper. ◆◆ Italian language introduction. preserved Romanesque and Gothic ◆◆ Private boat cruise across Lake Como cathedrals, delightful piazzas, magnificent to medieval Bellagio. ENHANCED TRAVEL SERVICES Roman monuments and narrow streets ◆◆ Walking tour in the beautiful medieval ◆◆ Transfers and luggage handling village of Orta, and a guided tour of abroad for participants whose paved with beautiful crimson-colored the fresco-adorned chapels dedicated to arrival(s)/departure(s) coincide Verona marble. The spectacular St. Francis of Assisi on Sacro Monte, with the scheduled group transfer(s). 2000-year-old Roman Arena—the third- a UNESCO World Heritage site. ◆◆ Gratuities to local guides and drivers largest such edifice in the world—is still ◆◆ on included excursions and transfers. Excursion by private boat to Lake Orta’s among Italy’s preeminent venues for island of San Giulio, including a visit to ◆◆ All excursions and visits, as outlined opera and ballet performances. In Venice, the 12th-century basilica, renowned for its above, with experienced local guides. enjoy this extraordinary architectural medieval pulpit made of black ◆◆ Complimentary bottled water is provided Oira marble. on excursions. masterpiece, from the marble Bridge of Sighs to the Byzantine opulence of St. EXCLUSIVE CULTURAL ENRICHMENTS ◆◆ Hospitality desk in the hotel. Mark’s Basilica. Tour the heart of this ◆◆ Exclusively arranged, private lectures: ◆◆ The services of experienced Como history and culture presented by Gohagan & Company Program Directors UNESCO World Heritage site, including a local scholar and Como native, and a throughout the program. the Gothic-style Doge’s Palace and presentation on the life of ◆◆ Travel document wallet, name badge and the Gallerie dell’Accademia. Visit the Leonardo da Vinci by an art historian and pre-departure information. charming archipelago of Burano—four resident of Como. ◆◆ Automatic $250,000 flight insurance small islands connected by quaint, lovely ◆◆ Specially arranged VILLAGE LIFE® FORUM policy for each participant ticketed on with local Lombardy residents. bridges—renowned for colorfully painted flights by Gohagan & Company. ◆◆ Visit to Lake Maggiore’s Isola Bella houses and fishing boats, and for skilled with a walk through the gardens of the lace-making artisans. Accommodations th 17 -century Palazzo Borromeo. for three nights are in the elegant HOTEL ◆◆ Time at your own pace to explore BONVEccHIATI, an 18th-century historic romantic Bellagio, the most famous palazzo ideally located in the heart of village on Lake Como, and to experience Venice and just a short walk from the Stresa’s spectacular views and tropical gardens on Lake Maggiore. famous Piazza San Marco. ◆◆ Private guided tour of the Italian National Trust’s magnificent 18th-century Villa del Balbianello. ◆◆ Opportunities to explore the heart of Como and its local market at $3995 per person, double occupancy your own pace. (approximate land/cruise only) PLEASE CONTACT: ADDIE NATALIE, 614.292.2372/800.852.TOUR (8687) The Travel Program outlined here is subject to the features, final pricing and terms and conditions set forth in the published Travel Program brochure. Upon receipt of the published Travel Program brochure, you will be OR [email protected] given 10 days to reconfirm your reservation, at which time any deposit(s) will become subject to cancellation fees. Travel Arrangements by: THOMAS P. GOHAGAN & COMPANY◆◆ 209 South LaSalle Street◆◆ Suite 500 Chicago, Illinois 60604-1446◆◆ (800) 922-3088 05/08/17-3.